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One trial, one purpose or many stakeholder perspectives? The expression “fit for purpose” appears 14 times in ** ICH GCP ICH E6(R3) . This repetition is not accidental. It signals a deliberate regulatory shift away from rigid, one-size-fits-all compliance toward a more contextual, risk-based understanding of quality, proportionality, and oversight in clinical research. At the same time, the phrase itself is deceptively simple. According to the Cambridge Dictionary , fit for purpose means: “Suitable and good enough to do what it is intended to do.” Fit for Purpose in ICH GCP (R3) Within ICH GCP E6(R3) , fit for purpose is used to describe a wide range of elements, including trial processes, quality management systems, oversight mechanisms, data handling approaches, and supporting technologies. Across all these contexts, the underlying principle is consistent: systems and processes should be appropriate for their intended use , proportionate to risk, and focused on ...

Digital transformation in clinical research is reshaping how work delivery and financial integrity are monitored. A new concept paper proposes linking Trial Master File (TMF) completeness with project planning and revenue recognition to improve data quality, audit readiness, and financial transparency. By aligning TMF documentation with work breakdown structures and Gantt-based planning, the approach creates an integrated operational-financial model grounded in PMBOK, ICH GCP E6(R3), and accounting standards such as IFRS 15. Read more:  https://zenodo.org/records/16418598 Another recent preprint explores a conceptual AI-H budgeting framework to support structured financial planning in clinical trials. Leveraging ICH M11’s Schedule of Activities and generative AI, the framework supports cost estimation, scenario modeling, and feasibility validation using public protocols. It is designed to improve budget alignment with operational scope and regulatory expectations. Read more:  ...